Explore the Family Name Aswell
The meaning of Aswell
English: variant of Haswell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Aswell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Aswell has seen a decrease over the course of a decade. In 2000, the name was ranked at 78,035 and fell to 87,663 in 2010, marking a decrease in popularity of 12.34%. The count of individuals carrying the surname also fell from 228 in 2000 to 212 in 2010, showing a reduction of 7.02%. The proportion of people with the Aswell surname per 100,000 also declined by 12.5%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #87,663 | -12.34% |
| Count | 228 | 212 | -7.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aswell
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Aswell, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, also shows some changes. In 2000, around 96.05% of people with this surname identified as White, but this percentage decreased to 92.45% by 2010, indicating a change of -3.75%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a new addition in 2010 with 3.30% identifying as Hispanic, which was not recorded in the previous census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 92.45% | -3.75% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |